Sofya Petrovna Burnasheva

Background

Sofya Petrovna Burnasheva was born in 1818. She was raised in the Smolny monastery.

Career

Her literary activity began with the translation of the French work of the Duchess Abramtes Collection of edifying and useful stories for young people and the original story A Week At My Grandmother's Summer House (Saint Petersburg, 1839). These and subsequent Burnasheva“s works (Dramatic bouquet, Living flowers) are marked by a tendency to moralize. The children's books Leisure Hour (Saint Petersburg), edited and published by Sofya Petrovna became famous, fun, and amusing games of which, should have contributed to the physical and mental development of children. She published Needlework is fun. Album of ladies' works that serve to decorate letters and dressing table, study, boudoir, and living room (Saint Petersburg, 1859), Instruction on how to wash, clean, and generally keep linen ... (Saint Petersburg, 1859).

Politics

Sofya Petrovna was a supporter of the monarchy and the King.

Personality

Sofya was very smart and witty. She was a philanthropist.

Connections

Brother:

Vladimir Burnashev

References

• Russian writers. 1800-1917. Biographical Dictionary. Volume 1
  1989